Tour de France hits London: Where to watch

On Monday afternoon one of the world's most iconic sporting events will take place right in front of our eyes here in London, as the Tour de France passes through Canary Wharf and the City before heading west. So, if you are able to duck out of the office, here's where to catch a glimpse of Froome and co...

By

Philip Georgiadis

July 3, 2014 Updated: 10:50 p.m. GMT

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The cyclists will set off on the third stage of the Tour from Cambridge and will sweep into London from the east past the Olympic Park before heading towards the City. (Photo Credit: Welcome to Yorkshire)
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There will be grandstand views from some of the City's offices as the cyclists speed through the Square Mile. The whole route is unticketed, so it is worth getting there a little early to grab the best spots. (Photo credit: Tour de France)
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Canary Wharf
If you work in one of the towers in the Wharf then you may have the very best view of all — watch the riders come in from the east, before following their progress through the Isle of Dogs and towards central London.
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The Tower of London (Photo credit: Getty Images)
The riders are scheduled to arrive at the Tower of London at 15.35, but if you get there early spectators can enjoy the Tour's publicity Caravan, a convoy of floats and entertainers. The Caravan is scheduled to pass the Tower at 13.52.
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London Bridge
The route then heads along Upper Thames Street. Throughout the afternoon some of the best vantage points may be from the bridges, including London Bridge.
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Millennium Bridge (Photo credit: Getty Images)
If you work near St Paul's and the Millennium Bridge then there should be good views as the peloton passes.
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Temple/Somerset House
The riders then continue along the river and pass Temple, before winding past Somerset House.
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Westminster
The riders will reach Westminster Bridge around 15.40, before taking a sharp right turn and heading up towards the finish line. Hungerford and the Golden Jubilee bridges will offer a good view here.
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St James's Park
The riders then head straight up Birdcage Walk to St James's Park, which is expected to be packed with spectators.
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Buckingham Palace (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Once the riders hit Buckingham Palace the finish line is in site...
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The Mall
The stage ends on The Mall, with the riders expected to fight it out for the yellow jersey at 15.42.
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If you can't make it to one of the spots along the route, there are free spectator hubs showing the race live on big screens, including close to the action in Green Park (Photo credit: Getty Images)
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There is another spectator hub at Trafalgar Square. This, along with the Green Park event, will also be open on Saturday and Sunday so you can watch the cyclists on their way across England down to London. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
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